CSA/Farm Share Talk and Produce Themed Vegan Potluck

Hello everyone! Hope you're all having a wonderful Spring.   We had a great time at the recent chili cook off  and we have a real treat in store for you next month as well.

On Saturday May 4th, Janet Czarnecki of Redwood Roots Farm will be sharing with us about the great options and programs available there.  Here's a little bit more about her:

Janet Czarnecki is the farmer and owner of Redwood Roots Farm. She is a grower with more than 25 years experience in community and small-scale organic agriculture. Her hands helped shape the fifth CSA in the country, as well as many community, educational, and market gardens in Michigan and California.

The theme for next month's vegan* potluck will be dishes inspired by homegrown or fresh produce.  Think salads, wraps, sandwiches, soups, desserts, raw dishes, etc.

When: Saturday, May 4th. 12:00-2:30 pm

Where: Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside, CA

See you soon!

This event is open to the public and is free of charge. Attendees should bring one or two vegan dishes to share, as well as their own plates, cups, and utensils. (Vegan* means no animal products, including meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, etc.) Thank you.  :)

4th Annual Vegan Chili Cook off!

It's time once again for our annual chili cook-off! 

When: Saturday, March 16th. 12:00-2:30 pm

Where: Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside, CA

Prizes will be awarded in several categories. (including best dessert and best side dish)

Bring either a pot of chili or a complimentary side dish. (cornbread, salad, etc.) or dessert.

Please make sure that anything you bring is vegan. ( no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, gelatin, etc.)

Judging and voting starts at 12:30. Please do your best to arrive on time;  we know your creations will be awesome and we don't want anyone to miss out on getting their chili included in the competition.  :-)

Open Mic

This year we're hosting an open mic for a limited number of musicians and singers who are just dying to entertain us with some awesome background music during the event!    
Contact Josephine Johnson for details.  Email  or Facebook.

See you soon!

Fair Trade Chocolate Love

Happy New Year everyone!

Our first official event of the year will be our annual chili cook off, on Saturday March 16th. Stay tuned for more details.

So, whether you're looking to surprise your "sweet' with some amazing treats or planning on spoiling yourself a bit(and what's wrong with that?)  here are some great suggestions on how to fill the bill..

As many of your know, the chocolate industry is rife with stories of child slavery and misery.  Who wants that in their chocolate? Who wants to contribute to that?  I know I don't.

Below are some great local chocolate suppliers right here in Humboldt County.

 Venlo Chocolates and their sister company, Sjaak's Organic Chocolates
Founded by Jacques, who opened his chocolate shop and factory in Eureka over 20 years ago.
They have many delicious vegan options available like their nondairy Turtles and my personal favorite, organic Chocolate Caramel Bites.  
You can find their products at the Northcoast Co-op, Eureka Natural Foods, and the Venlo line at their shop at 425 Snug Alley #B, Eureka.

Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate
Founded by Adam Dick and Dustin Taylor, these guys pride themselves on their handcrafted chocolate, starting with the best raw cacao from such exotic locals as Belize and Ecuador, and roasting it themselves. I love the Black Fig myself.  Dark, rich and decadent.
You can find these amazing bars at Eureka Natural Foods, NorthCoast Co-op, Humboldt Healthy Foods in Fortuna, and many other locations around town.

If you want to explore other chocolate makers for your Valentines gift giving, but need to know for sure you're supporting vegan, fair trade products, the Food Empowerment Project has put together a frequently updated list of companies providing chocolate free of slavery. The list is comprehensive in that you will also learn which companies are not forthcoming of the origins of their cacao.

Happy Valentines Day, and we'll see you next month!

Vegan Thanksgiving!

On Saturday, November 17 at 2:00 p.m., the Humboldt Vegetarian Society will host a vegan Thanksgiving potluck at the Humboldt Area Foundation Community Center, 373 Indianola Road in Bayside. Entertainment will be provided by local singer-songwriter Josephine Johnson!

This event is open to the public and is free of charge. Attendees should bring one or two vegan dishes to share, as well as their own plates, cups, and utensils. (Vegan means no animal products, including meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, etc.)

Hope to see you there!

Potluck and Film Screening

Join us for a FREE* Vegan Potluck and Film Screening!

Saturday, October 27th, 2012

1pm - 3:30

Humboldt Area Foundation

Community Center

373 Indianola Road, Bayside, Ca

When the US government ignored repeated warnings by its own scientists and allowed untested genetically modified (GM) crops into our environment and food supply, it was a gamble of unprecedented proportions. The health of all living things and all future generations were put at risk by an infant technology.

After two decades, physicians and scientists have uncovered a grave trend. The same serious health problems found in lab animals, livestock, and pets that have been fed GM foods are now on the rise in the US population. And when people and animals stop eating genetically modified organisms (GMOs), their health improves.

Genetic Roulette provides compelling evidence to help explain the deteriorating health of Americans, especially among children, and offers a recipe for protecting ourselves and our future.

This event is open to the public and is free of charge. Attendees should bring a vegan dish to share, as well as their own plates, cups, and utensils. (Vegan means no animal products, including meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, etc.)

The potluck will start at 1pm and the film screening will begin promptly at 1:30. Guests are welcome to attend just one portion of the event or the other if they wish.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

*Suggested donation of $1 or $2 per person appreciated.

Vegan Indoor Picnic and Film Screening

When: Sunday, July 22, 2012
12pm - 3pm

Where:  Humboldt Area Foundation Community Center
363 Indianola Road
Bayside, Ca 95524


Join us this month for a picnic themed potluck and film screening of the new documentary Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home.

This film is a riveting story of transformation and healing and explores the awakening conscience of several  people who grew up in traditional farming culture and have now come to question the basic premises of their inherited way of life.

This event is open to the public and is free of charge. Attendees should bring a picnic themed vegan dish to share as well as their own plates, cups, and utensils. (Vegan means no animal products, including meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, etc. )

The potluck will start at noon and the film will begin promptly at 1:00pm. Guests are welcome to attend just one portion of the event or the other if they wish.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

p.s. Here's a great site for vegan picnic food ideas!
http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2011/07/04/vegan-summer-15-delicious-dairy-free-picnic-recipes/

Potluck & Film Screening

FREE Vegan Potluck
and Film Screening

Sunday, May 6
noon - 3:00

Humboldt Area Foundation
Community Center
373 Indianola Road, Bayside

Vegucated is a feature-length documentary that follows three meat- and cheese-loving New Yorkers who agree to adopt a vegan diet for six weeks. But can their conviction carry them when times get tough? What about on family vacations fraught with skeptical step-dads, carnivorous cousins, and breakfast buffets? Part sociological experiment, part science class, and part adventure story, Vegucated showcases the rapid and at times comedic evolution of three people who share one journey and ultimately discover their own paths in creating a kinder, cleaner, greener world, one bite at a time.

This event is open to the public and is free of charge. Attendees should bring a Cinco de Mayo themed vegan dish to share, as well as their own plates, cups, and utensils. (Vegan means no animal products, including meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, etc.)

The potluck will start at noon and the Vegucated screening will begin promptly at 1:00. Guests are welcome to attend just one portion of the event or the other if they wish.